Bucharest, Târgoviște, Curtea de Argeș and Poienari Fortress
Start the day early in the morning with a pick-up from your hotel in Bucharest.
Drive to Târgoviște, the former capital of Wallachia, and visit the Princely Court. With a history going back to the 15th century, this former court was used as a residence by some of the most famous princes of Wallachia, including Constantin Brâncoveanu and the legendary Vlad the Impaler (Dracula). They built the emblematic Chindia Tower, one of the elements of the defensive military system.
Head to Curtea de Argeș, another former capital, older than Târgoviște. Visit Curtea de Argeș Monastery, originally built in the 16th century with marble and tiles brought from Constantinople. The current edifice dates from 1875, when French architect André Lecomte du Nouy was retained to save the complex.
Explore Vidraru Arch Dam, built in 1966 to create hydroelectricity. It was the fifth-largest dam in Europe. From the dam, the Carpathian Mountains reveal their peaks at the end of the scenery, so prepare your cameras again for some great photos.
Drive uphill to Poienari Fortress with your Romania tour guide. It was the real refuge citadel built by Dracula, guarding the river valley from an impressive hilltop overlook.
Climb 1,470 steps to reach the fortress, a trek of around 20-30 minutes. Once you arrive, you will find the cliffside view mind-blowing, as the scenery up there is breathtaking.
Make the last stop before getting back to Bucharest at Vidraru Arch Dam, located on the bank of the Argeș River, next to the famous Transfăgărășan Road, a real engineering jewel.
Return to Bucharest during the evening.
End of the tour.
